Reiki Mark Cross

17/12/2025

Funny story! I asked my husband, who goes to conference events, to get me one of those stress balls if he saw one, as I need it as a Reiki teaching aid.
He was unsuccessful at his latest conference but I was confident I'd source one easily enough somewhere else.
Then I hid a very kindly gifted box of chocolates from a client in the secret stash draw (we all have one right?) and found this. I had one all along, from the fantastic Ghislayne at The Star PA!
You'll have to come along to a course with me to find out how I think these balls represent our relationship with stress and what being Reiki ultimately does!

03/12/2025

WHY REIKI IS TAUGHT IN LEVELS
Reiki is the energy from which everything is made. Therefore, to be a Reiki practitioner means that we are actively remembering we are pure energy and to let go of being caught up in the imagination of our mind. In doing so we lessen the stress placed on ourselves and our bodies, which then enables us to heal and perform well.
Therefore to practice Reiki is to want to be in the best energetic health possible - knowing our potential is limitless!
Seeing as such an approach isn't common vernacular in most people's lives, Reiki takes time to learn. Frequently this means unlearning what we thought was true about ourselves, our lives and others. It is a stripping back of layers of misinformation to discover our true selves, free of delusion and ignorance.
This takes time! Most people embrace new ideas slowly as they integrate them into their lives, finding new levels of enlightenment the more they practice.
Each layer of Reiki training is designed to meet a different need.
Level 1 - Shoden - Beginners teachings - is about applying Reiki to yourself. It's about discovering what Reiki is and then applying it to your life, including pets, friends and family. It's a wonderful journey, that opens your eyes to the potential being a Reiki practitioner brings. This is so alluring most people go on to do...
Level 2 - Okuden - Hidden teachings - which is about being competent enough to safely practice on others. At this level the practitioner is required to be stable enough to not be swayed by another's potentially chaotic or severely depressed energy. It requires being deeply grounded in their hara, and to be living the precepts daily and effectively. Additional tools are given at this level to help with your practice, including mantras, symbols and the kotodama. How to set up a professional practice is also covered.
Level 3 - Shinpiden - Mystery teachings is about getting ready to teach. It includes the fourth mantra and symbol and requires a deep enough embodiment of Reiki to be able to awaken it in another. A practitioner will be far along in their journey before they take this training, demonstrating a clear awareness of Reiki and self-mastery. They will have a calm and stable demeanour and create feelings of safety and serenity in others. They will also have a broad knowledge of Reiki and experience applying it.
There is no mandatory requirement to go through the levels though many that enjoy Reiki choose to do so. Each level of training unlocks the next layer of personal development. This is by far the greatest value of going through the training, plus the wonderful people you meet along the way!
Okuden is the minimum requirement to practice professionally and get insurance and Shinpiden is the minimum requirement to teach.
Once the three levels have been done, learning is ongoing as you apply Reiki in life and work with all of the principles to continue to dissolve your layers of ego. This may be for yourself, with friends and family, with animals and pets or professionally.
Many repeat the training with their original teacher or another teacher, sometimes bringing in different elements of Reiki such as drumming, crystals or a different teaching lineage. Every training course brings new learning and new opportunities, plus the joy of spending time purely focused on Reiki.
There are also many great books around the topic of Reiki that helps signpost us back to our true essence to further our learning.
The joy of Reiki is that it is endless, and certainly the courses are just the beginning.

Images: Students gaining their Shoden certificate after their 2 day training course.
A student attending a Reiki Share for ongoing learning.
A student applying their Reiki knowledge in their profession as an animal osteopath.

27/11/2025

Are the short days getting you down? Treat yourself to some lovely nurturing Reiki this winter to restore harmony and balance. Reiki treatments are a great way to support yourself through shorter daylight hours, the coughs and cold season and in the run up to Christmas.
Reiki is a lovely, restorative practice that aids relaxation, facilitates healing and supports us to think and feel well. It is calming and regenerative and is an excellent accompaniment to other wellness practices.
Utilising the body's own healing mechanisms, Reiki works on all levels enabling a better connection to self, improved mood and mental wellbeing and reduction in physical symptoms.
Endorsed by the NHS to compliment cancer treatment and loved by parents for helping children deal with the challenges of childhood, Reiki offers a great deal of wellbeing potential.
Want to know more? Feel free to book a free discovery call via my website to ask about the benefits of Reiki for your health and wellbeing. I will give honest advice and will explain how Reiki fits into a holistic care package for mind, body and spirit.
My name is Becci and I have been a Reiki practitioner for nearly 16 years. I have helped countless people with physical and emotional pain, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, stress, anxiety, poor sleep and chronic illness. I myself have a daily practice, receive regular treatments and continue to study and learn through my teaching and by being taught.
Reiki isn't just a job for me, it's a way of life and infused in everything I do. I would love to share that with you!
Reach out to find out more!

22/11/2025

So true! 💜

✨ When we raise our own vibration, we naturally lift those around us.
Healing ourselves isn’t selfish — it’s a gift to the whole.
Because when one light shines brighter, it helps others remember how to shine too.

10/11/2025

Do we dare talk about 🎄🧑🏼‍🎄 already?!? If you are anything like me, you have a lot of people to buy for and some of them aren't always that easy.
So I'm letting you know that I offer a voucher service you can give as a gift to someone you love.
This might be for an elderly relative who is struggling in some way, for a busy mum that finds it difficult to find time for themselves or for someone that's undergoing a health challenge that could do with a boost.
Reiki is calming, relaxing and rejuvenating. It makes for a very thoughtful gift that has positive repercussions for everyone.
The voucher displayed is for a distance healing session which means I can do it for anyone, anywhere in the world.
I also offer in-person sessions at my beautiful clinic space in Mark cross, East Sussex that make for a lovely belit of "me time".
Get in touch for more details! 💜

06/11/2025

Lovely feedback from a new client this week. A good night's sleep is a common reaction to a treatment.
Need help sleeping? Get in touch! 💜

21/10/2025

I had a fascinating conversation with somebody this morning about smart watches. They said that their watch constantly told them that they had a high level of stress, though I would admit they didn't come across that way.
Does anyone here have a smart watch? And have you noticed there's a difference before and after doing meditation or having/doing a Reiki treatment? I'd love to know your experiences!

19/10/2025

Look after yourself this ! Enjoy a £5 when you book a treatment before the end of October.

14/10/2025

In case you missed it in our last post...

13/10/2025

Lovely wellbeing Reiki treatment for a friend today. Making time for ourselves isn't selfish, it's very sensible! We can't pour from an empty cup.
The better our energetic health, the more we have to give to life.
Need a pick me up? Use the voucher code Reiki5 to enjoy £5 off a 1 hour Reiki treatment in October!

11/10/2025

Today was fantastic! I was so proud of my students and so grateful to be in the company of such lovely people.
The venue was great as usual.
Special thanks to Jan Brown as without her this event wouldn't have happened.
I was going to wait 2 years to do another, but maybe I shouldn't?!?

08/10/2025

LAST CALL for Saturday's Reiki Day at the Mark Cross Community Centre! We have just a couple of places left for this special day of relaxation and rejuvenation.

See the event details and sign up here:

https://www.beccigodfrey.com/event-details/reiki-day-1